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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $747,000 00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING THE RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SELECTED WETLAND AREAS ON
THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE
NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND
REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for
the Fiscal Year 1995-96 and in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be
increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Fund in the amount
of $747,000 00 for the purpose of funding the restoration and ,management of
selected wetland areas on the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge through a grant
from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
SECTION 2
Should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared
invalid, inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision, opinion or judgement shall in no way impair the remaining portions,
sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions
shall be and remain in full force and effect
SECTION 3
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 12074 and all other
ordinances and appropriations amending the same except in those instances where
the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with such other ordinances
and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect and after the
date of its passage, and it is so ordained
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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City of Fort Worth Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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04/09/96 **G-11445
SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL FISH AND
WILDLIFE FOUNDATION FOR THE FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to apply for, and accept if awarded, a grant from the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NF&WF) for a maximum of 5747,000 to restore and manage
selected wetland areas on the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge with related
educational and recreational programs, and
2 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Grants Fund by 5747,000 from increased revenues
DISCUSSION
During the late 80's and early 90's, the levee system at the Fort Worth Nature Center and
Refuge was damaged by persistent flooding due to extended rainfall events This damage caused
fluctuating water levels and impacts to wetland ecosystems In addition, the damage prevented
public access to over 2,000 acres of land and ten miles of nature trails A plan has been
prepared to restore or modify the levee's, develop a wetland management plan with the aid of
the City Geographical Information System (GIS), and conduct a wetlands and waterfowl
education program based on habitat and water quality issues that also ties in with the City of
Fort Worth Storm Water Discharge Permit The grant from the NF&WF Foundation could fund
part or all of the proposed project
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that upon award and execution of the grant and adoption
of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget,
as appropriated, of the Grants Fund
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
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Richard Zavala 5700
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